Reablement Support Assistants

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks compassionate individuals to join their Reablement Team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to help people regain their independence in daily living activities. Your commitment to their wellbeing will make a significant impact, as you assist with personal care, meal preparation, and medication management. This position offers flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, allowing you to be there for those who need it most. Join a diverse and friendly team dedicated to making a positive difference in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Access to local government pension scheme

24 days annual leave

Bank Holiday enhancements paid

Shift allowance

Mileage allowance

Childcare vouchers

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Covid and flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above.
• Level 2 Apprenticeship in Care or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Provide Reablement support to help individuals regain independence.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.

Skills

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Teamwork

Self-Reliance

Safeguarding Awareness

Flexible Approach

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Care

GCSE grade C/grade 4

Tools

Motorised Vehicle

Job description

We have the following posts & shift patterns available in the North Reablement Team:

Permanent, Full Time 37 hours working 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 4/4.30 p.m. – 9 p.m. split shifts. This post is also subject to an additional category 2 shift allowance of £3,462 per year.

Permanent, Part Time working 35 hours between 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. split shifts. This post is also subject to an additional category 2 shift allowance of £3,462 per year pro rata.

Permanent, Part Time working 21-hour posts working 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Permanent, Part Time working 21-hour post working 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

All Above Posts Follow a 7-day Fortnight Work Pattern:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
NB: Working one weekend in two.

Help people regain daily living activities so they can get closer to the life they want to live.

What will I be doing?

Providing Reablement support to people in their homes or community settings, you will help them become more independent. You will help with the daily living activities detailed in their individual plan, for example, support with personal care and meal preparation. Committed to supporting people’s wellbeing, you’ll help them focus on important issues such as good nutrition, home safety, and energy efficiency. You will also support, and where required, administer medication as appropriate.

Working flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, you will be there for vulnerable people at a time in their life when professional care and support can make a huge difference.

What do I need to have?

You will need either a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Care or equivalent qualification, or willingness to undertake this training. You will definitely need good literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above. We expect you to be able to interpret and follow information on a variety of health and care documentation.

You must be a self-reliant individual who can work effectively as part of a team and without direct supervision. An awareness of safeguarding and the ability to cope with emergencies is important too. Crucially, you will bring a sensitive and flexible approach to this role. You respect individual’s rights, choices, privacy, and dignity, and you are passionate about working in a way that maximises their independence.

Please note: a valid driving licence, access to a motorised vehicle, and willingness to obtain relevant insurance are vital. Be aware that Bristol is subject to Clean Air Zone regulations, which means that older and more polluting vehicles may be charged for travelling into the city.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for these posts/vacancies.

Why Bristol City Council?

Diverse, friendly, and independently minded, Bristol is celebrated as one of the country’s most desirable cities in which to live and work. That is something we wholeheartedly agree with – and why we go the extra mile to support our people with a good work-life balance. Join us, and you’ll thrive in our agile, collaborative environment, with every opportunity to build on your existing skills and develop new ones.

In this role you can expect a full induction and ongoing training to develop your skills and knowledge. We will cover the cost of your Enhanced DBS Check. We will also provide you with a uniform, PPE, and a mobile phone for work.

You’ll also benefit from our competitive rewards package, with benefits including:

• Access to the local government pension scheme
• 24 days annual leave, increasing to 29 days after five years’ continuous service, with the option to ‘buy’ additional leave
• Bank Holiday enhancements paid
• Shift allowance (where applicable)
• Mileage allowance
• Childcare vouchers
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Covid and flu vaccinations (on request)

How do I apply?

If you share our values, to be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks so please ensure you submit your application form as soon as possible.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
For an informal discussion, please contact Lee Morgan (Team Leader): 0117 3773392.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic candidates who are currently under-represented in this service area of the council. Appointments will be made on merit.